Biometrics Technology and the New Economy

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Ali M. Al-Khouri
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Identity Management ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
Technological Field ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Government

Over the past decade, biometrics technology has evolved from a technology used primarily in forensics and a narrow scientific and technological field to an indispensable technology in public and private sectors expanding into areas calling for advanced security. Biometric technologies provide high levels of security and reliability to address requirements related to identification and verification of personal identities. In light of the ever increasing requirements for robust identity management, biometrics industry is evolving to play a central role in shaping the future economy. This article provides a comprehensive overview of biometrics technologies, its functions, areas of application, related international standards, and recent advances in the field. The second part of the article looks at the application of biometrics in the government sector worldwide, and the emerging pivotal role of biometrics in consolidating the foundations of the digital economies and sheds light on the experiences of the United Arab Emirates in deploying different advanced biometrics technologies in a wide range of applications. It also outlines the government plans to develop an identity management infrastructure to address multiple strategic objectives, some of which are related to revolutionizing public services and supporting the development of the digital economy.

Emerging Markets and Digital Economy

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali M. Al-Khouri
Keyword(s):  
Information Security ◽  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Identity Management ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Security Threats ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
The Government

This article provides an overview of the literature surrounding emerging markets and the global paradigm shift taking place towards the development of digital economies. It provides a review of recent practices in the government sector. The article promotes the concept of developing a government based identity management infrastructure to support the progress en route for building the digital economy. In light of increasing information security threats in today’s interconnected world, the article emphasizes that only through identification and authentication capabilities, emerging markets can maintain sustainability.

scholarly journals Use of Big Data to Improve Environmental Sustainability in Developing Countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maged Adel Abdo Mukred ◽  
Zheng Jianguo
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
Big Data Analytics ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up

Big data inhibits the ability to significantly impact a wide range of fields in an economy, from the government sector to commercial sectors like retail and healthcare. Not only has it altered the way companies assess their product’s demand and supply patterns but has also phenomenally helped in making the environment healthier in recent years. It carries the ability to identify valuable data from a huge dataset with exceptional parallel processing. This study presents the general introduction of big data bringing forth its various features and advantages along with the challenges which organizations face while using with respect to environmental sustainability. Observations have also been made on the findings of various researches, and studies and surveys performed by some international organizations in the recent years on the urgent need of taking necessary measures and initiatives to prevent further depletion of natural resources thus making the environment sustainable. Making the issue the study aim, future studies must intend to explore how multinational corporations can enhance environmental sustainability through big data analytics. Lastly, recommendations have been made to organisations– private and public in hiring adequate expertise and set-up, thereby making big data analytics more efficient and reliable.

scholarly journals Accounting policy of the government sector entity at the current stage of accounting systems development in accordance with international standards

VUZF Review ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-42
Author(s):  
Julia Lutsyk ◽  
Serhii Diachenko ◽  
Serhii Kyrychenko ◽  
Volodymyr Kotsyuruba ◽  
Ivan Tkach
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Policy Formation ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
The Government ◽  
Accounting Policy

The article defined notion of “accounting policy”, its contest, purpose and practical implementation.  Described main levels of accounting policy formation, their instruments that contribute and support the idea of harmonizing the accounting and financial reporting system in accordance with national and international regulations (standards). Proved the relevance and importance of research of accounting policy formation at the modern stage of development, in conditions where integrity of the accounting system and continuity of the accounting process are the basis for management strategic decisions making. Determined the peculiarities of formation of accounting policy for government sector entities at the modern stage of accounting system modernization. Considered the method of organization of creation the accounting policy of government sector entities through the system of stage-by-stage actions. Identified the content and elements of accounting policy, main target of which – ensuring the organization of comprehensive accounting process. Introduced number of risks which appear directly under the conditions of adaptation of public sector entities to the modern requirements of the accounting system, which has impact to the quality of accounting process and to the level of implementation of planned actions. Proved importance of accounting policy formation for government sector entities.

A Collaborative Model of Information Technology Strategic Plan for the Government Sector

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Wagner N. Silva ◽  
Marco A. Vaz ◽  
Jano M. Souza
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Strategic Plan ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
Service Levels ◽  
Brazilian Government ◽  
Administrative Efficiency ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
The Government

Information Technology (IT) is strategic for organization management (Stair & Reynolds, 2005), although, many companies lack IT governance and planning, skilled people, defined and institutionalized methods and procedures, internal controls and indicators, and structures for agreement service levels and information security, legality, and economy. In this scenario, a minimum organization and control in the use of resources is needed to boost technical and administrative efficiency, with a focus on IT governance. An Information Technology Strategic Plan (ITSP) aims at discovering the resources and IT in an organization, to direct the technological and information architecture to its strategic objectives. The Brazilian Government issued a Normative Instruction (NI04) for public organizations to develop IT Strategic Plans so that they can purchase products and services. In order to help organizations develop, control and manage their ITSPs, a model was created that defines a set of auxiliary steps in the construction of the ITSP. Throughout this article we present an ITSP development and management model, its evaluation, and our conclusions.

scholarly journals The Governance in the Corporate Excellence Model – The 4th generation model

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-95
Author(s):  
Mona Salman ◽  
Jamal Laouisset
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Statistical Correlation ◽  
Generation Model ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
The Government

The objective of conducting the study is to identify the extent to which implementing the corporate excellence model contributes to the enhancement of the corporate governance and its impact on the leaders and their subordinates in the government sector of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). To deliver the objectives of the study, the researcher employs the causal-analytical descriptive method. It is applied using a research questionnaire that consists of (30) questions divided among )6( divisions to implicitly represent the components of the corporate excellence model and the United Nations (UN) Convention against Corruption, which are the contribution, transparency, accountability, rule of law, efficiency and effectiveness. The samples of the study consist of )691(employees in the government sector forming )30%( of the research population. The research data is analyzed using the software application SPSS. The results of the study indicate that implementing the standards of the corporate excellence model impact on the corporate governance in the government sector and this correlation is rated to be moderate-to-high. Moreover, the study demonstrates a significant statistical correlation in implementing the participation, rule of law, justice, efficiency and effectiveness to the levels of the Managers and Deputy Managers, and implementing the accountability to the level of the officers. The researcher recommends expanding the scope of empowering the leaders and their subordinates with the standards of the corporate excellence and the notions of the corporate governance. Moreover, it recommends correlating the employees’ job objectives to, at least, one of the corporate governance objectives, and sending the senior and supervisory managers to international organizations to broaden their knowledge on the successful governance practices. Finally, the researcher recommends launching independent awards and competitions that promote the corporate governance in the government sector.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Transformational Leadership and Organizational Performance: The Case of Government Sector in UAE

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S10) ◽  
pp. 617-627
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Intellectual Stimulation ◽  
Idealized Influence ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Order Construct ◽  
The Government

This study employs structural equations modeling via PLS to analyze the 392 valid questionnaires in order to assess the proposed model that is based on the transformational leadership characteristics to identify its effect on the performance of organizations in the government sector in the United Arab Emirates. The main independent constructs in the model are idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. The dependent construct is organizational performance as a second-order construct to learning & growth, and internal process. The study will describe relations among the various constructs. Our work has improved our insight in the importance of transformational leadership. Results indicated that all four independent variables significantly predicted performance with a various percentage. The proposed model explained 46.5% of the variance in performance.

scholarly journals EXAMINING TURNOVER ISSUE IN THE CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES OF OMAN: EMPLOYEES’ PERSPECTIVE

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-63
Author(s):  
Bader Ali Suba’a Al-Sadi ◽  
M. Firdouse Rahman Khan
Keyword(s):  
Employee Benefits ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
Company Policy ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Company Culture ◽  
Oil Sector ◽  
The Government ◽  
Free Environment ◽  
And Training

Purpose: The objectives of the study were to analyze the Work Environment of Construction Companies leading to turnover;to critically investigate the company culture, salary and the benefit factors, and the company policy & the related components causing a turnover problem in the Construction Companies of Oman.  Design/methodology/approach: The data was collected from 217 employees who were actively involved in the construction work of the companies from the Government Sector, Oil Sector,and Housing Sector and were selected on a random sampling basis. Findings: The results of the study reveal that the employees prefer environment wherein they need the freedom to work, speak and act. The study also reveals that the company policies should be clear and proper guidance should be given by HR department on job progression and training. It is also revealed that the Salary and after service benefits should be attractive along with better service compensation. Research limitations/Implications: The study implies that the employees should be given a free environment, Attractive Salary and better service benefits.The present study covers the population from the selected largest construction companies of Oman,anda wide range of study will give us a clearerpicture. Social implications: The study suggeststhe management should act wisely in handling the workers employed below them as the human resources can do a lot for their organizations. Further, the company policies should be crystal clear,and employee benefits and perquisites should be made at par with that of the niche market. Originality/Value: Only a very few have examined the causes for the turnover issue in the construction companies of Oman, and it is a first-hand study of its kind,and the results will be useful to the stakeholders.

scholarly journals Private Archives and Their Role in Preserving the Nations Memory

Atlanti ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-77
Author(s):  
Abdulmohsin Said Sultan Al-Hinai
Keyword(s):  
Direct Contact ◽  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
State Regulations ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
The Government ◽  
Public Archives ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Modern Technologies

Private archives are an indispensable complement to public archives. With the records they store, protect and preserve, they represent nations memory, an important source of information and add value, validity and integrity to certain information and data. The paper discuses a few obstacles and problems private archives face, from disunity of the definitions of the term private archives in the first place, to not receiving proper support from the government and lack of expert knowledge and modern technologies. The National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) is working on awareness of the importance of private records, private archives and cooperation between public and private archives, with official visits and direct contact, education seminars, awareness campaigns, annual ceremonies etc. Building and upgrading such collaboration in compliance with international standards and state regulations would result in permanent preservation of archival records, which represent a source for scientific research and an advantage to be taken of by creators itself, public and the state.

scholarly journals The Extent of Internal Control Units in the Government Sector with the Regulatory Standards of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Control Bodies (INTOSAI) in Jordan

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Alhawatmeh
Keyword(s):  
Internal Control ◽  
Scientific Progress ◽  
International Standards ◽  
International Organization ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
Control Units ◽  
Regulatory Standards ◽  
Action Strategies ◽  
The Government ◽  
Main Components

The purpose of this study is to statement the extent of internal control units in the government sector with the regulatory standards of the international organization of supreme audit control bodies (INTOSAI). In order to achieve the objectives of the study and the testing of hypotheses, the researcher designed a questionnaire, This questionnaire was distributed to  Ministries, Department, dependent and independent institutions, a representative sample was selected to represent Ministries, Departments, dependent and independent institution study sample consist of internal control managers, directors control and employees, Out of the (300) questionnaires distributed, 249 were recovered with an adoption rate of 83%., For the statistical analysis purposes. The results showed that the commitment of internal control units in the Government sector regulatory standards, field standards, reporting standards of the international organization of Supreme Audit controls and accountability in General moderately came with the arithmetic mean and standard deviation, respectively (3.003) (0.535), and (3. 542) (0.610), and (3. 482) (1.022), The researcher attributed this result to it. Thus, the researcher attributed this result to the  mechanism of internal control units action need to action strategies and future plans for its experience, skills and capabilities of both managers and workers employed by administrative government units and the need to strive towards the adoption of regulatory standards for the international organization of supreme audit control bodies (INTOSAI) in the Government sector, Based on the results of the study, the researcher recommended the need for attention to the human element as one of the main components of internal control system. This is in terms of training and development to keep pace with scientific progress and the practical need to emphasize the reformulation of some legislation. Also, it helps with some of the aspects due to the need for harmonization between legislation. In addition, it helps with professional international standards, especially supreme control standards which give importance and effectiveness to financial control and other recommendations.

Exploring the Motivators to Satisfy UAE Employees: Private Vs. Public

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-42
Author(s):  
Louise Patterson ◽  
Bharti Pandya ◽  
Maysoon Mohammed Ahmed Ruqait Alali
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Satisfaction Rating ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Private Organizations ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
The World

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a busines hub in the Middle East and is sought out place for work by expatriates. Gallup's Great Jobs Briefing (2018) reported UAE as one of the highest achiever for Job-Satisfaction rating, out of 128 countries. It was further reported that 72% jobs are considered as 'good job' in the UAE, based on several determinants. However, there are some contradictory findings regarding employees enagement level, wherein 69% participants were not engaged in the workplace. Further reports from Gallup (2017) found more than 75% UAE employees as highly disengaged and the world happiness report (Helliwell, Layard,, & Sachs, 2019) did not find UAE to be amongst the ranking of happiest countries. Further, there was disinterest in working with private sector as 62% participants preferrred to work in the public sector of UAE. The question then arise, if employees are satisfied, why they are not happy or engaged? Are there any motivational (de) factors that differentiates satisfaction level of employees working in UAE's government sector with those working in the private sector? Keywords: comparison public and private organizations, Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, job satisfaction, UAE

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